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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.95, 5,597.20 and 2,192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.95, 5,597.20 and 2,192.95 is: 3,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.95 : 5,597.20 = 2,192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.95/5,597.20 = 2,192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.95x = 5,597.20 × 2,192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.95x = 12,274,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274,379.74/4,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.27

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